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Lakewood Ranch residents Taylor Shaklik and Brenna Cullen perform alongside Egypt Jacobs-Triplett, of Sarasota.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Drama Kids Camp

Children in the Drama Kids summer camp program wrote plays and commercials and learned the basics of theater July 18 through Aug. 1, at Sun 'N Fun.

  • East County
  • News
Kettle of Fish will play from 6 to 9 p.m. during Music on Main, Aug. 1.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 1, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

From 6 to 9 p.m., Aug. 1, rock 'n' roll and blues music will take over Lakewood Ranch Main Street during Music on Main.

  • East County
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Chen Li serves the volleyball.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: LECOM Olympics

For the members of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2018 to get acquainted with each other, the school hosted an all-things sports LECOM Olympics event, July 31 at Summerfield Park. The 50 participants joined teams of six and competed in basketball, volleyball and other events.

  • East County
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Last year’s Longboat Key Triathlon drew more than 400 people. (File photo)
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • August 1, 2014
Registration open for Longboat Key triathlon

The race takes place Oct. 19, beginning at the Resort at Longboat Key Club's Islandside golf course.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 1, 2014
Mote scientists study red tide bloom

The recent red tide bloom has been reported offshore of Hernando County in the area of a large fish kill.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A surveillance video at Ulta Beauty on South Tamiami Trail caught Jessica Barker, 31, take boxes of Ulta products into the store’s restroom
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 1, 2014
Woman arrested for June theft

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested Jessica Barker of Lehigh for the alleged theft of more than $300 worth of merchandise from Ulta Beauty on South Tamiami.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • July 31, 2014
Artisan Cheese Company: Fine cheese with a side of knowledge

Artisan Cheese Company: Fine cheese with a side of knowledge

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Rafael Quenedit Castro
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Cuban Ballet School summer intensive

Sarasota Cuban Ballet School hosted a six-week summer intensive for students from around the world. A leader of classical dance training in Cuba, Ramona de Saa, visited as a guest teacher. The culmination of the weeks are a performance from its students visiting from the National Ballet School of Cuba Aug. 1.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Island Chapel’s Thanksgiving Dinner Co-Chairs Bruce and Susan Schaefer
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel 'Thanksgiving Dinner'

Longboat Island Chapel hosts a summer social 'Thanksgiving Dinner' Thursday, July 31, at Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brooke Picazio spends time with Victory.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosaire Riding Academy Summer Day Camp

From June 9 through Aug. 8, children ages 6 to 15, enjoy horseback riding at Rosaire Riding Academy's Summer Day Camp.

  • East County
  • News
JoAnna Ursal
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Fuzion Dance Artists Summer Intensive

Fuzion Dance Artists hosted its first week-long summer intensive from July 27 through Aug. 3 at New College. The culmination of the week is the "In the Round" performance Aug. 2 and 3 at New College of Florida Black Box theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Joyce Cooper, featured speaker Dr. Larry Thompson, Renee Sheade and Doris Kaplan
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Designing Women Boutique Salon Series Luncheon

Ringling College of Art and Design's President Dr. Larry Thompson spoke at Designing Women Boutique's Summer Salon Series Luncheon Thursday, July 31, at Designing Women Boutique.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Albert Junior Singletary was arrested on Tuesday, the Sarasota Police Department announced.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 31, 2014
Man arrested for aggravated assault of SCAT passenger

A woman reported a man for brandishing a knife at her while on a SCAT bus earlier this month. The Sarasota Police Department has made an arrest in conjunction with the incident.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The meeting was held at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2014
CDD 6 moves forward with bond refinancing

The refinancing of 2004A bonds will save money for about half of Lakewood Ranch CDD 6 residents.

  • East County
  • News
Shawn Trent stepped down as Lakewood Ranch High's football coach this week after nine years. He'll remain on as the school's athletic director.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 31, 2014
Mustangs coordinator named new head coach

Former Lakewood Ranch High offensive coordinator Mick Koczersut was officially named the Mustangs new head coach July 30.

  • East County
  • News
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